Information for Carers:

** 1 June 2017 This section of the website is currently under development - come back often to see what has changed**

Who is a Carer? – A carer provides unpaid support and care on a regular and substantial basis to a relative or friend who, due to frailty, illness or disability, would not be able to live independently without them.

Although there are some issues that affect most carers, caring for someone with certain conditions can bring its own set of practical and emotional challenges and concerns. This section covers information on specific caring roles and conditions.

We recognise that if you are a carer, it can be difficult for you to focus on your own health and your own well being.

Please tell us if you are a carer. Naturally we may already know if you care for one of our patients, however many of you care for people who are not registered with our practice.

We are proud to be a Dementia Friendly Organisation

At Hughenden Valley and Chequers Surgeries we have been working to make your environment Dementia Friendly since 2008.

Across the UK 0.6% of our population have dementia. It is no different in Hughenden Valley or Prestwood.

We recognise that the impact of that is not limited to the person diagnosed, but also effects their families and their carers, of course they are often one and the same.

In association with our PPG (Patient Participation Group) we maintain a Dementia Resource Pack with up to date advice and some really helpful information and local contacts to help you, for example did you know that you may get a rebate on your council tax if you have or are caring for someone with Dementia?